Domaine d'Eugenie is a iconic producer in more than one sense. Firstly, Domaine d'Eugenie is made up in part of the iconic vineyards from the old Rene Engel estate in Vosne-Romanée. Secondly, Domaine d'Eugenie is the creation of Francois Pinault, the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
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Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
One of my yearly wine highlights is the tasting at Domaine Roulot, where I have the pleasure of sampling the latest vintage, normally from cask. This year was however different, as a trip to the hospital in March interfered with both my Trilogie … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
This was my first visit to Domaine A.-F. Gros after tasting the wines several times at Vosne Millisime, Trilogie and Grands Jours de Bourgogne. I have not always been excited by the style here, but with a new team in place, I have heard much … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
Domaine Aurelien Verdet, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017 from Aurelien Verdet is a quite delightful wine. It has the charm of the vintage - it's airy and quite lightfooted - but with a nice intensity. Forward and rather good complexity for this level - nice iron/earthy … [Read more...] about Domaine Aurelien Verdet, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017
Tasting of Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2017s
A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without doubt a bright new talent has emerged! While I try to find new names and producers all the time, I frequently find that new producers and talents need some time to hone their methods and refine … [Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2017s
Visit Domaine Marc Roy – tasting of the 2018 vintage
Domaine Marc Roy is one of my favourite visits of the year, as the wines are always truly lovely, and they are still rather affordable. Bottom line: Visiting Alexandrine and her farther is always a treat, as they are lovely people. I rarely … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Marc Roy – tasting of the 2018 vintage
Tasting of Comte Lafon reds – 1999 vs 2009
An interesting tasting: A Lafon vintage battle, with red 1999 vs red 2009 at R-vinbar in Copenhagen. While Dominique Lafon is known more for his excellent white Burgundies, experience shows me that some lovely wines can be found exploring his … [Read more...] about Tasting of Comte Lafon reds – 1999 vs 2009
Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean Trapet Chambertin
Trapet and Chambertin - two words that for 100 years have been closely linked together by the Trapet family's important ownership of vines in this mighty grand cru. Arthur Trapet decided to buy his first plot of Chambertin in May 1919, and this … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean Trapet Chambertin